| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $229.75 | 10.248% | $253.2948 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.95 | 12.744% | $46.1687 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.93 | 7.170% | $79.2308 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.71 | 5.729% | $247.0992 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.61 | 4.228% | $247.6562 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.64 | 5.274% | $117.5279 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.98 | 10.510% | $218.7877 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.57 | $1,209.7653 | $1,209.77 | $1,209.80 | $1,209.80 | |